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SP51 ZWB

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,079 mi
Last recorded120,079 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 ZWB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 120,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 114,751 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle just met limets

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear pipes and hoses coated in under seal

Pass 10 Sep 2016 109,170 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 101,158 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 99,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs(inside)starting to pitt)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 95,411 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight misting of oil (steering rack)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 95,411 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight misting of oil (steering rack)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 91,503 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

air bag light lit

nearside front tyre bald on outer shoulder

nearside rear brake noisey during operation.

Fail 20 Sep 2012 91,503 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

air bag light lit

nearside front tyre bald on outer shoulder

nearside rear brake noisey during operation.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 82,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning light on

both rear brakes juddering slightly

n/s/f lower balljoint boot burst

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight seep srom power steering component

Fail 26 Sep 2011 82,403 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning light on

both rear brakes juddering slightly

n/s/f lower balljoint boot burst

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight seep srom power steering component

Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,296 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 73,296 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,418 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 64,418 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight leak at power steering rack/pipe

Fail 5 Sep 2008 55,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 55,107 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 45,064 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,812 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 21,972 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 21,972 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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SP51 ZWB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP51 ZWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP51 ZWB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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